FLAMEN


Meaning of FLAMEN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' fl ā -m ə n

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural flamens or flam · i · nes \ ' fla-m ə - ˌ n ē z \

Etymology: Middle English flamin, from Latin flamin-, flamen

Date: 14th century

: a priest especially in ancient Rome

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